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AF12 VST

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,404 mi
Last recorded125,404 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VST
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 125,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 120,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 120,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 118,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer sides of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 114,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 112,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,115 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,777 miles

uneven tyre wear both rear inner and o/s/f inner

Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

uneven tyre wear both rear inner and o/s/f inner

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AF12 VST is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 VST registered?

AF12 VST is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AF12 VST safe to buy?

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